With the 2024 NBA trade deadline nearing, things are starting to heat up across the league as teams find ways to improve. The season has been unpredictable, to say the least, with almost less than a handful of teams finding the consistency they would have hoped for.
Barring the Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, OKC Thunder and LA Clippers, no other team has struck a good balance. That's led to other playoff contenders hitting the trade rumor mill as the NBA trade deadline looms.
Meanwhile, few teams expected to be in playoff contention faced dramatic drop-offs, which could turn them into heavy sellers. Multiple franchises are seemingly headed in that direction, and their dealings could dictate the market heavily.
The NBA trade deadline dealings have rarely changed a franchise's trajectory, but the feeling around the league is seemingly different, especially with how things went down last year. Superstars like Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving were surprisingly on the move.
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From a team's perspective, the LA Lakers entirely changed their fortunes by flipping their seemingly regressed assets like Russell Westbrook and other role players into pieces that guided them to a conference finals run.
The struggling contenders in the market could follow the trend and make big moves without hesitation.
With a bevy of trades and other moves expected, here's a look at all the deals completed leading up to the 2024 NBA trade deadline:
2024 NBA Trade Deadline Day tracker: All deals completed so far
1) Ish Smith signs deal with Hornets
The Hornets signed Ish Smith to a one-year $3.2 million contract with Hornets on Oct. 24, 2023.
2) Ricky Council IV signs with Sixers
The Philadelphia 76ers signed Ricky Council IC to a two-way deal on Oct. 24, 2023.
3) James Harden gets traded to Clippers
The LA Clippers acquired James Harden from the Philadelphia 76ers in a three-team deal involving the OKC Thunder on Nov. 1. Here's what each team received in the deal:
Clippers: Harden, PJ Tucker and Filip Petrusev.
Sixers: Kenyon Martin Jr., Robert Covington, Marcus Morris Sr., Nicolas Batum, 2028 and 2029 first-round picks, 2024 and 2029 second-round picks, $2 million (all from the Clippers) and 2026 first-round pick from the Thunder.
Thunder: 2027 first-round pick and $1.1 million from Clippers.
4) Keon Johnson signs with Nets
Brooklyn Nets signed Johnson to a two-way deal on Nov. 1.
5) Filip Petrusev traded to Kings
Clippers traded Petrusev for cash with Luka Mitrovic on Nov. 1. (Petrusev waived on Nov. 24).
6) Bismack Biyombo signs deal with Grizzlies
Biyombo signed with the Grizzlies for a one-year $5 million contract with only $1 million guaranteed. (Waived on Jan. 10, 2023)
7) Pelicans sign Jeremiah Robinson-Earl
Pelicans signed Jeremiah Robinson-Earl on Nov. 3 on a two-way deal.
8) Warriors sign Gui Santos
Warriors signed Gui Santos on a three-year $5.14 million contract on Nov. 7.
9) Clippers sign Daniel Theis
The Clippers signed Daniel Theis on a remainder-of-the-season deal on Nov. 17 after he cleared waivers with the Pacers.
10) Clippers sign Xavier Moon
The Clippers signed Xavier Moon to a two-way deal on Nov. 15.
11) Trail Blazers sign Ibou Badji
The Trail Blazers signed Ibou Badji to a two-way contract on Nov. 22.
12) Knicks sign Jaylen Martin
The Knicks signed Jaylen Martin to a two-way deal on Nov. 27. (Waived on Dec. 22).
13) Raptors sign Jontay Porter
The Raptors signed Jontay Porter to a two-way deal on Dec. 8.
14) Wizards sign Jules Bernard
The Wizards signed Jules Bernard to a two-way deal on Dec. 8.
15) Celtics sign Drew Peterson
The Celtics signed Drew Peterson to a two-way deal on Dec. 14.
16) David Duke Jr. signs with Spurs
The Spurs signed David Duke Jr. to a two-way deal on Dec. 14.
17) Knicks sign Taj Gibson
The Knicks and Taj Gibson reunited after they agreed on a deal for the remainder of the season on Dec. 15. (Waived on Jan. 7)
18) Pacers sign James Johnson
The Pacers signed James Johnson on a deal for the remainder of the season on Dec. 15.
19) Kings sign Juan Toscano-Anderson
The Kings signed Juan Toscano-Anderson to a remainder of the season deal on Dec. 15. (Waived on Jan. 7)
20) Bulls sign Henri Drell
The Bulls signed Henri Drell on a two-way deal on Dec. 16.
21) Suns sign Theo Maledon
The Suns signed Theo Maledon to a one-year deal on Dec. 17.
22) Hawks sign Vit Krejci
The Hawks signed Vit Krejci to a two-way deal on Dec. 22.
23) Sixers sign Kenneth Lofton Jr.
The Sixers signed Kenneth Lofton Jr. to a two-way deal on Dec. 23.
24) Mavericks sign Brandon Williams
The Mavericks signed Brandon Williams to a two-way deal on Dec. 28.
25) Knicks acquire OG Anunoby from Raptors, deal RJ Barrett
The Knicks traded for OG Anunoby in a deal involving RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley on Dec. 30.
Trade details:
Knicks get OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn.
Raptors get RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, 2024 second-round pick.
26) Spurs sign Mamadi Diakite
The Spurs signed Mamadi Diakite to a two-way deal on Jan. 1.
27) Knicks sign Duane Washington Jr.
The Knicks signed Duane Washington Jr. to a two-way deal on Jan. 4.
28) Lakers sign Dylan Windler
The Lakers signed Dylan Windler to a two-way deal on Jan. 7.
29) Jazz sign Jason Preston
The Jazz signed Jason Preston to a two-way deal on Jan. 8.
30) Lakers sign Skylar Mays
The Lakers signed Skylar Mays to a two-way deal on Jan. 8.
31) Pistons acquire Danilo Gallinari from Wizards, deal Marvin Bagley
The Pistons began their predictably busy NBA trade deadline day with a trade for Danilo Gallinari in a deal involving Marvin Bagley, Isaiah Livers, second-round picks on Jan. 14
Trade details:
Pistons get Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala.
Wizards get Marvin Bagley, Isaiah Livers, 2 second-round picks.
32) Grizzlies sign Scotty Pippen Jr. to two-way deal
The Memphis Grizzlies are giving guard Scotty Pippen Jr. another shot at the NBA. The son of Chicago Bulls legend and Hall of Fame forward Scottie Pippen agreed to a two-year, two-way contract.
33) Pacers acquire Pascal Siakam from Raptors, deal Bruce Brown Jr.
Trade details:
Pacers get Pascal Siakam and a second-round pick.
Raptors get Bruce Brown Jr., Jordan Nwora, Kira Lewis Jr., two 2024 first-round picks and a conditional first-round pick in 2026.
34) Hornets send guard to Miami for Lowry & 2027 Pick
Trade details:
The Charlotte Hornets are trading veteran guard Terry Rozier to the Miami Heat in exchange for Kyle Lowry and for a 2027 first-rounder ahead of the NBA trade deadline.
35) Rockets send guard to Grizzlies for Steven Adams & 2027 Pick
Trade details:
The Houston Rockets are trading veteran guard Victor Oladipo to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Steven Adams and for 3 second-rounders ahead of the NBA trade deadline.
Trade details:
Rockets get Steven Adams
Grizzlies get Victor Oladipo and 3 second-round picks.
36) Utah send forward to Pistons for 2024 Pick
Trade details:
The Utah Jazz have shipped forward Simone Fonteccio to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
37) Celtics aquire Xavier Tillman from Grizzlies
Grizzlies trade forward Xavier Tillman for two second round picks from Celtics.
Trade details:
Celtics receive Xavier Tillman
Grizzlies get two second-round picks
38) Pistons send Monte Morris for Shake Milton to Timberwolves
Timberwolves trade Shake Milton and Troy Briown Jr. for Pistons' Monte Morris
Trade details:
Timberwolves receive Monte Morris
Pistons receive Shake Milton, Troy Brown Jr., and second-round pick
39) Pacers deal Buddy Hield to 76ers
Trade details:
The Indiana Pacers have agreed to trade Buddy Hield to the 76ers in exchange for Marcus Morris, Furkan Korkmaz, and three second-round picks.
40) Jazz and Raptors shake up rosters with major deal
Trade details:
The Utah Jazz trading center Kelly Olynyk and guard Ochai Agbaji to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Kira Lewis, Otto Porter, and a 2024 first-round pick.
41) 76ers trade forward to Pistons for second-round pick
Trade details:
The 76ers are sending Danuel House and a 2024 second-round pick through the Knicks to the Pistons.
42) Thunder land Gordon Hayward
The Thunder have acquired Gordon Hayward in a trade, with the Hornets receiving Tre Mann and Davis Bertans as part of the deal.
Trade details:
Charlotte Hornets receive: Tre Mann, Davis Bertans
Oklahoma City Thunder receive: Gordon Hayward
42) Knicks acquire familiar face in trade
The Newyork Knicks are sending a package centered around Quentin Grimes to the Pistons in exchange for Alec Burks and Bojan Bogdanovic.
Trade details:
Pistons receive: Quentin Grimes, Malachi Flynn, Evan Fournier, Ryan Arcidiacono and two second-round picks.
Knicks receive: Alec Burks and Bojan Bogdanovic
43) Mavericks acquire PJ Washington from Hornets
Hornets trade PJ Washington to Dallas Mavericks for Grant Williams and Seth Curry
Trade details:
Mavericks receive: PJ Washington
Hornets receive: Grant Williams, Seth Curry and first-round pick
44) Raptors send Dennis Schorder to Nets for Spencer Dinwiddie
Nets trade Spencer Dinwiddie to Raptors for Dennis Schroder and Thaddeus Young
Trade details:
Nets receive: Dennis Schroder and Thaddeus Young
Raptors receive: Spencer Dinwiddie
45) Bucks acquire Patrick Beverley from 76ers for Cameron Payne
Bucks trade Cameron Payne to 76ers for Patrick Beverley
Trade details:
Bucks receive: Patrick Beverley
76ers receive: Cameron Payne and second-round pick
Major highlights leading up to 2024 NBA Trade deadline
James Harden to Clippers
One of the biggest deals occurred in November when the Philadelphia 76ers traded James Harden to the LA Clippers. Harden got his desired move early in the season, contrary to rumors that suggested he could be traded by the NBA trade deadline, which seems to have worked out well for him after a rough 0-5 start. The Clippers are one of the top teams in the NBA right now.
OG Anunoby to Knicks
Anunoby's departure meant the Raptors have seemingly begun their fire sale, showing an inclination towards a rebuild after a subpar start. Meanwhile, the Knicks made their intentions clear to continue building a well-balanced team around Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle.
However, rumors suggest the Knicks continue coveting a star addition, so this may not be their only deal ahead of the 2024 NBA trade deadline.
Pascal Siakam to Pacers
The Pacers have come out as the winners of the Pascal Siakam sweepstakes. The former All-Star had many suitors, but the Pacers were probably the only team with the assets needed to complete the deal. NBA champion Bruce Brown was shipped to Toronto along with Kira Lewis Jr., Jordan Nwora and three first-round picks.
The Pacers managed to keep hold of their young assets in exchange for the draft compensation. Siakam will form one of the NBA's best trios alongside Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner.
Rozier to Heat
Rozier to the Heat is one of the Heat's biggest moves in two and a half years since they acquired Kyle Lowry in the 2021 offseason. The Heat's next big move has ironically come by trading Lowry to get Rozier. Miami could be quiet for the rest of the trade season until the NBA trade deadline. They might make marginal upgrades at best.
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